/tags/session-2017 Session 2017 en-US WLRN Fri, 16 Jun 2017 23:15:01 GMT /2017-06-16/gun-rights-supporters-gun-control-advocates-talk-session-victories-disappointments Gun rights supporters as well as gun control advocates are declaring victory over this year’s Florida legislative session. But, they’re marking some... Fri, 16 Jun 2017 23:15:01 GMT /2017-06-16/gun-rights-supporters-gun-control-advocates-talk-session-victories-disappointments Sascha Cordner /2017-06-08/trying-to-send-a-message-fla-lawmaker-refiles-gun-control-bill-for-special-session A Florida lawmaker is hoping the state legislature will take up a refiled gun control bill during this week’s special session. Thu, 08 Jun 2017 21:55:43 GMT /2017-06-08/trying-to-send-a-message-fla-lawmaker-refiles-gun-control-bill-for-special-session Sascha Cordner /news/2017-06-06/special-session-forces-florida-lawmakers-to-reconsider-incentive-funding This week’s special legislative session returns to an argument House lawmakers might have thought they put to bed. Florida Governor Rick Scott wanted a… Wed, 07 Jun 2017 03:12:10 GMT /news/2017-06-06/special-session-forces-florida-lawmakers-to-reconsider-incentive-funding Nick Evans /2017-06-06/special-session-a-burden-to-tax-payers-boon-to-local-businesses This week’s special legislative session is expected to cost taxpayers more than $100,000. But the three-day long process could be a boon for Tallahassee... Tue, 06 Jun 2017 20:47:44 GMT /2017-06-06/special-session-a-burden-to-tax-payers-boon-to-local-businesses Kate Payne /2017-06-05/legislators-may-take-up-medical-marijuana-during-special-session Next week's special legislative session focused on funding for education and economic development won't include medical marijuana, at least for now. Mon, 05 Jun 2017 04:56:09 GMT /2017-06-05/legislators-may-take-up-medical-marijuana-during-special-session The News Service of Florida /news/2017-05-23/florida-religious-liberties-bill-made-it-to-gov-scotts-desk-despite-criticisms A bill aimed at codifying students’ religious expression is awaiting a signature from Florida Governor Rick Scott. The Florida Student and School… Tue, 23 May 2017 16:47:36 GMT /news/2017-05-23/florida-religious-liberties-bill-made-it-to-gov-scotts-desk-despite-criticisms Morgan Danford /2017-05-22/gov-scott-faces-wednesday-deadline-on-liquor-wall-measure This week could mark the beginning of the end for a long-running restriction on liquor sales. Florida Governor Rick Scott has until Wednesday to take... Mon, 22 May 2017 19:17:35 GMT /2017-05-22/gov-scott-faces-wednesday-deadline-on-liquor-wall-measure Nick Evans /2017-05-19/lawmakers-vow-to-revive-bipartisan-effort-to-reform-floridas-claims-bill-process-next-year Two Florida lawmakers are already looking ahead to next year’s legislative session to revive a bipartisan effort to reform the state’s claims bill... Fri, 19 May 2017 21:30:00 GMT /2017-05-19/lawmakers-vow-to-revive-bipartisan-effort-to-reform-floridas-claims-bill-process-next-year Sascha Cordner /2017-05-19/lawmakers-fail-to-pass-lgbtq-rights-despite-historic-support After a gunman killed 49 people at a gay nightclub in Orlando, the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community worked to translate grief into... Fri, 19 May 2017 20:02:00 GMT /2017-05-19/lawmakers-fail-to-pass-lgbtq-rights-despite-historic-support Kate Payne /2017-05-19/elections-experts-say-florida-should-modernize-rolls Elections experts say Florida lawmakers dropped the ball when it comes to improving voter security. Fri, 19 May 2017 15:57:19 GMT /2017-05-19/elections-experts-say-florida-should-modernize-rolls Jim Ash